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The really early ones had the case hardened guard and, interestingly, the patchbox was placed closer to the buttplate. One of these really early ones ( very low 4 digit) can be seen on Gunbroker right now, although it's a percussion. I believe the "T" stamp could be an addition made by a...

There is a group called the Thompson /Center Association, you might want to " google " them. Some of their members specialize in Hawken info. They were very helpful to me when I needed information on a Hawken I owned. Their contact info. is listed on their website. That particular Hawken...

It is interesting , and in in 9 pages- no one blamed the stuck ball, or the stuck bit! I keep waiting for the OP to be well enough to continue with the effort. Wishing him well.......

I have an 1853 Enfield made by Armi Sport ( before the "Chiappa" came into it.) Dependable, sturdy and accurate. Killed about 8 to 10 deer with it. Always just used patched round balls, never tried mini's. Had a gunsmith fabricate a taller front sight for it for hunting. The original, short...

Yup, we all want to see this come to a successful conclusion.......but do you realize then it's over.......like the last episode of your favorite tv show? Lol Feel bad about the situation, but it sure has helped replace not been able to go to the local Legion during the pandemic.......

Murphy's law states: "what can go wrong will go wrong" I am sure that covers muzzleloading too. However..... I believe the vast majority of stuck ball problems can be attributed to two things: distraction and/ or haste. The best advice to the newby is to keep your head in the present. Tune out...

In my opinion, this is a post full of common sense and identifies the problem correctly. I plan on shooting, moderately and conservatively.

Oh, OK, thank you Henry

What does this mean??????

Building it up with a piece of bar stock is certainly a possibility........curious, did you have to alter the front sight or did it work out that the height of the new rear sight stayed the same as the Cabela's original sight?

I started hunting with a TC Hawken fintlock many years ago. Through the years, I acquired many other muzzleloaders and sold the TC long ago. Lately, I wanted to get another TC Hawken in percussion, but wanted it to have a more traditional set of sights and a replacement barrel. Well, as luck...

#1 IMO "means in my opinion", therefore I was speaking for myself. # 2 I didn't think this discussion was a platform for political rhetoric, I put forth none. #3 If there is anything to blame for the current shortages in firearms related supplies, it is the mass hysteria that was created by...

IMO, none of this is a necessity, it's a sport and a hobby, and a great one at that. We should thank our lucky stars that waiting for percussion caps or round ball supply to return to normal is our big problem. Lowes is listing 5/8 in. OSB board for $45.67 a sheet. What if one was in need of a...

This is certainly a very interesting discussion and I am enjoying reading and thinking about the topic. Many of your comments remind me of my own evolution in muzzleloading. I started out with a TC "Hawken" back in the early '80s here in PA. I have had quite a few muzzleloaders since then. One...

If you don't mind me sayin', this "want to buy" might get more responses in the "Shooting Accessories" forum rather than here in the "Firearms" forum.....

For me, a decorative element added to any form or piece of architecture has to have a reason for being added. Rusty points out symbolic reasons. Of course the reason can be aesthetic, if the decorative element plays up the form. It's up to you, you have a symbolic reason I...

Whoops, I meant it's twin is on Gunsinternational not Gunbroker, I try to be helpful and I still screw up....duh

I agree about the sights. Well, if any of you guys are impressed enough with this rifle, it's twin is on Gunbroker right now..only it's in a .54!!. I saw it a few days ago and was tempted.......

Yes, this seems to be the Ardesa version of the CVA mountain rifle. Has a little more embellishment but the basic structure is that of the kind they supplied to CVA. Has anybody got an idea of the bore twist? Roundball friendly like the older CVAs or middle of the road 1:48?

Here is my TVM Southern Mountain Rifle. .50 cal., 39 inch barrel, all browned metal, premium maple stock. I treated myself to this about 16 years ago when I got a long-awaited promotion on my job. Shot quite a few PA deer with it. Very fast lock and very accurate. By looking at prices, I would...